Senior Commercial Manager

AtkinsRéalis; Abu Dhabi; Hybrid; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services firm in the UAE is seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Manager to provide vital commercial support on high-profile projects. Candidates should have a degree in Quantity Surveying, MRICS certification, and a minimum of 15 years of experience in pre and post-contract processes. The role involves managing change control processes and ensuring successful project execution across various sectors, including Hospitality and Infrastructure, under FIDIC Contracts. A tax-free salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Comprehensive life insurance

Flexible work solutions

Discretionary bonus programme

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years in pre and post-contract roles.
• Experience managing teams and client interactions.
• Broad project experience in Hospitality, Residential, Leisure, and Infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre and post contract commercial support.
• Manage bonds, insurances, and guarantee logs.
• Prepare and review estimates and evaluations.

Skills

Change Management

Risk Management

Cost Control

Interpersonal Skills

Presentation Skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

MRICS

Tools

QS software Cost-X

Job description

Job Description

AtkinsRéalis is currently looking for an experienced Senior Commercial Manager to join our team to work on newly awarded projects across varying sectors and locations within the UAE. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a growing team on high profile projects within the UAE.

Overview

Detailed project description and responsibilities are outlined below.

Your role

• Pre and post contract commercial support.
• Management of bonds, insurances and guarantee logs.
• Review of interim valuations and payment certificates.
• Change Management.
• Review of variations and preparation of recommendations.
• Preparation and review of estimates.
• Assisting in risk and value management and cost control functions.
• Assisting in identifying, analysing and developing responses to commercial risks.
• Assisting in preparation of progress/ cost reports.
• Reporting to Project Director on all commercial issues.
• Understanding the implications of health and safety regulations.
• Attendance and representation at commercial meetings.

About you

• Degree in Quantity Surveying from a recognised University.
• Relevant experience in Pre and post contract, Commercial Processes, strong admin and QAQC reviewing skills, managing change control process, client facing, knowledge of local market (preference).
• Minimum 15+ years in pre and post-contract (change management is essential) relevant capacity in contracts and commercial management.
• MRICS mandatory.
• Experience of managing teams and client facing.
• Measurement and quantification of building and infrastructure works.
• Cost estimating of building and infrastructure elements.
• Must have previous experience of FIDIC Contracts.
• Project experience must be broad and include Hospitality, Residential, Leisure and Infrastructure.
• Must have consultant and/or client background for a minimum of 3 years.
• Must have minimum of 5 years Middle East experience.
• Knowledge in the use of QS software Cost-X or similar is preferable.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Possess good project background and proven English language technical writing ability and skills.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

• Tax‑free salary.
• Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
• Premium medical insurance for you and your dependents.
• Generous annual leave balance.
• Flexible and hybrid work solutions.
• Remote work opportunities outside of country.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus programme.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Relocation assistance.
• Transportation & housing allowances (available for remote work locations).
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organisation. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world‑class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.